States sue TikTok over claims it's addictive, harmful to children
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday.
Justice Department sues TikTok, accusing the company of violating a children's online privacy law
TikTok is accused in a lawsuit of violating a federal law requiring kid-oriented apps and websites to get parental consent before collecting personal information of children under 13 years old.
Fake Bloomfield Hills Target shooting gains traction on TikTok; police debunk story
A post on TikTok claiming that there was a shooting at a Bloomfield Hills Target store over a handicapped parking space is fake. It's just the latest made-up story gaining traction in Metro Detroit.
Justice Department claims TikTok collected user data on abortion, gun control, and more
In a fresh broadside against one of the world’s most popular technology companies, the Justice Department has accused TikTok of harnessing the capability to gather bulk information on users based on views on divisive social issues like gun control, abortion and religion.
TikTok glossary: From Barbiecore to WaterTok
Will your summer look be more coastal grandma or cottagecore? If you’re not sure, this TikTok glossary is here to help.
How a Chipotle delivery turned into an Arizona couple's wedding being paid off
An Arizona man delivering food to earn money for he and his fiancé's wedding got the surprise of a lifetime when a note he wrote went viral on TikTok. Donations poured in, covering the cost of their dream wedding.
Livonia prom revenge murder story is fake news, police say
A TikTok claiming that a man named Douglass Barnes murdered a girl named Samantha McCaffery at a prom at Livonia High School in Michigan is fake AI-generated news.
‘Oatzempic’ diet: What to know about the TikTok trend using oats
The beverage, dubbed 'Oatzempic' on TikTok, is being praised as the latest weight loss hack by some social media users.
TikTok planning Instagram rival – Here’s what to know
A notification was sent to some TikTok users saying that it was launching “TikTok Notes" – new app for photo posts.
'Quit-Tok' goes viral among younger workers as job experts caution against public pronouncements
One young worker regrets shaming former employer on TikTok — 'the next day I felt like it was stupid.'
Skubick: New poll shows TikTok debate shows political divide
Driving this national debate is the concern that the Chinese owners of the app collect a wealth of data on users, and will share it with the Chinese Communist government. a charge they deny.
Women being punched in NYC? Multiple TikTokkers recount random assaults
Several women have shared stories of being randomly punched in NYC. On Wednesday, a man was arrested in connection to reportedly assaulting one of the young women.
Does the Michigan governor support a TikTok ban?
Gretchen Whitmer admitted recently that she's an avid user of the platform, though keeps it away from any state server or personal data.
Metro Detroit TikTok influencer family waits, watches for possible app ban
Kevin and Stephanie McCarty — along with their children — are content creators with more than six million followers on TikTok.
TikTok ban raises concerns, tech expert warns of conceivable monopoly
TikTok is at risk of becoming banned in the U.S. after the House passed a bill threatening to ban the app. The bill still has to face Senate assessment, but a technology expert explains what this could mean.
TikTok ban bill passes in the House: Here’s what happens next
A TikTok ban is closer to reality after the U.S. House passed a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban. The bill heads to the Senate next.
TikTok ban: House Republicans to vote Wednesday on app's future
House Republicans are moving ahead with a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban in the United States even as former President Donald Trump is voicing opposition to the effort. House leadership has scheduled a vote on the measure for Wednesday.
Michigan Governor Whitmer explains her TikTok use as app is banned on state phones
Michigan's Gretchen Whitmer is still using TikTok to get her message out -- despite banning it from state devices. Here's why.
More TikTok users turn to app for their news, Pew research says
The survey found that in the past three years, the amount of Americans who say they get their news from TikTok has more than quadrupled.
One Chip Challenge: What to know about the social media trend that a family says killed their teenage boy
News that a family in Massachusetts claims the viral 'One Chip Challenge' resulted in the death of their son has cast a spotlight on the social media challenge. Here's what to know about the One Chip Challenge, and why it can cause some to feel ill or worse.